Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Capital structure plays a critical role in firms financial performance provided it is utilized efficiently and in an effective manner at its optimal level. However, the question of what constitute an optimal capital structure ... -
The Influence of Technology-based Self-service on Competitive Advantage of Five-star Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The popularity of technology-aided transactions continues to gain traction worldwide, partly attributable to the rising economic pressures compelling organizations to develop self-service platforms. Accordingly, customers ... -
Effect of Financial Leverage on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Despite the growth in the Kenyan banking sector, financial leverage remains a major factor of financial performance. The choice of debt financing by commercial banks can be advantageous or can lead to financial distress ... -
Effect of Interest Rate Capping on Loan Portfolio Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to determine the effects of interest rates capping on the increase of value of the loan book, customer deposits, firm size and non-performing loans of commercial banks was significant one across the ... -
Corporate Governance and Competitive Advantage of Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Competitive advantage is based on the concept that firms look for strategies that will help it to offer quality product and services better than its competitors in the market. Poor corporate governance has led to failure ... -
Operations Management Practices and Performance of Insurance Brokers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research study aimed at establishing the link between the performance of insurance brokers in Nairobi City and Operation Management Practices (OMP). In particular the specific objectives were: i) Determine the extent ... -
Influence Of Management Practices On Performance Of Microfinance Institutions In Embu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The anchor Vision 2030 is to transform Kenya into an industrialized middle-income country that provides high quality of life to its citizenry. Vision 2030 defines the financial sector as vibrant and globally competitive ... -
Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Mental Health Amongst the Somali Community- Interviews From Garissa County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Mental disorders are a widely significant contributor to global burden of disease. Few studies have been done amongst the Somali community, leading to little empirical research that relates to knowledge, ... -
Competitive Strategies Used by Aar Insurance Kenya Limited in Coping With Challenges of Competition in the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Competitive advantage is achieved by the ability of a firm to create value for its buyers which should be more than the cost that is put in when creating it. Superior value stems from either offering low prices that offsets ... -
Effect Of Fintech Firms On Financial Performance Of The Banking Sector In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to determine how and the extent to which the financial performance of the banking sector in Kenya is impacted by the fintech sector. It also aimed at reviewing the increasing body of theoretical ... -
Challenges to Implementation of Human Resource for Health Strategy in the Health Sector of Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Strategy implementation is one side of strategic management. Effective strategy implementation in organizations has been seen to lead to superior performance and competitive advantage. Public organisations that have ... -
Information Communication Technology Governance Approaches And Implementation Of Legal Case Management Project In Eldoret Law Courts In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Legal case management (LCM) project is a project designed to assist the legal practitioners, courts and law firms in managing legal issues more effectively. The project was designed by judiciary department in partnership ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Hypertension Among People Living With Hiv/aids at Pcea Kikuyu Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Hypertension is a non-infectious disease that has been shown to be the leading risk factor of cardiovascular disease and stroke. HIV on the other hand, is an infectious disease that is mainly sexually ... -
Strategic Responses and Performance of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study was carried out to determine the strategic responses adopted by Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) and establish their impact on performance. The study adopted a case study design to determine the ... -
Implementation of Food Safety Management System for Competitive Advantage at Mumias Sugar Company Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Implementation of food safety management systems international standards (ISO 22000) has become a major requirement to organization in the food supply chain thereby enabling them to compete globally. This international ... -
Factors Influencing Sustainability Of Corporate Social Responsibilities Projects In Kcb Bank; A Case Of Kcb Banks In Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Project sustainability is indicated by the ability to continue to meet objectives defined in term of benefit levels. The KCB Foundation was established in 2007 to implement the banks Corporate Social Responsibility ... -
Accuracy of Urine Dipstick Test in Detecting Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: When not detected and treated asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in pregnancy is associated with development of symptomatic urinary tract infections, preterm deliveries, low birth weight infants, intrauterine growth ... -
Challenges of Implementation of Growth Strategy by Wartsila Eastern Africa Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Strategy implementation involves converting the strategic plans into day to day actions which then generate results. This process follows strategy formulation. Implementation involves organization wide actions, participation ... -
Nurses Experiences and Perceptions of Providing Futile Care to Patients in the Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)and expensive resources. However, sometimes patients in the intensive care unit receive care that is ultimately not beneficial to them. Nurses are the majority care givers and consequently give care to these patients. ... -
Influence Of Entrepreneurship Training Projects On Economic Empowerment Of Adolescent Girls In Informal Settlements In Selected Community-Based Organization In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Many adolescent girls living in informal sectors in Kenya face considerable risks and vulnerabilities that affect their education status, health, and general well-being. Financial services strategies, employment strategies, ...
